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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.49, 221.31 and 78.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.49, 221.31 and 78.94 is: 118.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.49 : 221.31 = 78.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.49/221.31 = 78.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.49x = 221.31 × 78.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.49x = 17,470.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,470.21/147.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.45

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